Word
governorship
Phoneticsgov·er·nor·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡəvɝnɝˌʃɪp/
UK/ɡˈʌvənəʃˌɪp/
Politics
Definition
n. the position of being a governor, or the time you spend in that role. It can also mean the power or authority a governor has.
n. the office, tenure, or authority of a governor. Refers to both the position itself and the period during which a person holds it.
Examples
“She is seeking the governorship of the state.”
“The candidate spent months campaigning across the state to secure the governorship before the election.”
“The transition of the governorship requires a careful hand to ensure that the new administration maintains the stability established by its predecessor.”
Examples
simple
“She is seeking the governorship of the state.”
contextual
“The candidate spent months campaigning across the state to secure the governorship before the election.”
complex
“The transition of the governorship requires a careful hand to ensure that the new administration maintains the stability established by its predecessor.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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